Carolyn H. Sigman, M.D., graduated with her bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Following that, she served as chief resident at Emory University Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Sigman was in private practice in Roswell and Alpharetta. With more than twenty years of experience, she is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sigman lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Steven Sigman, M.D., and their five children. Dr. Sigman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

Dr. Marcus received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University affiliated hospitals and is board certified in internal medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and is a member of the Piedmont Clinic Board of Directors. Dr. Marcus has been practicing medicine in the Atlanta area for over 20 years. Prior to joining the Piedmont Physicians Group, he was in private practice and served as the medical director at Mariner HealthCare of Northeast Atlanta. Dr. Marcus has been on staff at Piedmont Hospital since 1993. He has a special interest in preventive medicine and believes his role as a physician is to be a patient advocate. Dr. Marcus is married with two children. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, running, playing guitar, traveling and studying other languages. Dr. Marcus is accepting new patients, including Spanish-speaking patients, and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

Angelica M. De Lisa, M.D., earned her medical degree from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. De Lisa practiced as a hospitalist at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. De Lisa is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. De Lisa enjoys reading and spending time with her daughters and friends. Dr. De Lisa welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment, call 404.255.9244. Dr. De Lisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

C Schramm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schramm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, Oral Herpes, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schramm is currently accepting new patients.

Nipun Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, and Oral Herpes.

Dr. Chitwood graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology. She earned her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York and completed her internship and residency at Emory University. Dr. Chitwood was in private practice with Peachtree Internal Medicine in Atlanta before joining Piedmont Physicians Group. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.In her spare time, Dr. Chitwood enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. Dr. Chitwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Sun earned his medical degree from Hunan Medical University in China and completed his Internal Medicine residency at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA. He completed his fellowship in Cardiology at Mid America Heart Institute/University of Missouri Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine/cardiology for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sun was a medical staff member at Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and attending cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.Dr. Sun specializes in cardiovascular diseases prevention and treatment. Dr. Sun has special interests in congestive heart failure, and cardiac imaging.In his spare time, Dr. Sun enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys hiking, gardening, international cuisines, and opera. Dr. Sun is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Angina.

Chinwendu Korie, D.O., has been practicing medicine for 3 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Korie specializes in preventive medicine & chronic disease management and has an interest in women's health.In her spare time, Dr. Korie enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and attending concerts.Dr. Korie welcomes new patients age 16 and up, and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Korie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Obesity.

Elizabeth Mathew, M.D., earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Institute of Technology and her medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her family medicine residency at the Tacoma Family Medicine Residency Program in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mathew is board certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Mathew worked at the Roosevelt Ruffin Community Health Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians and her special interests include natural family planning, and women's health. In her spare time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and children. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

Dr. Hurley earned her medical degree and completed her residency in family medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Hurley believes in focusing on preventive health that emphasizes good nutrition, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Her special interests include women's health (including birth control, PAP smears and menopausal issues), sports medicine, depression and anxiety. Dr. Hurley sees patients from age 14 to 65. She is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hurley also has a master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to practicing medicine, she held several management positions, lastly as a director at MCI Telecommunications. She is married with two children and enjoys running, Pilates, cooking and watching most any sport. Dr. Hurley is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Visit our practice website for more information. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

Ben Epstein, M.D., earned his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Epstein was in practice in Decatur, Georgia, and in North Carolina. Dr. Epstein is board certified in Family Medicine, and he also has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics. In his spare time, Dr. Epstein enjoys hiking and the outdoors. Dr. Epstein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Artis is board-certified in internal medicine and received her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and her residency at Georgia Baptist Hospital, currently Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Artis is a member of the Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. Among her many interests in medicine, Dr. Artis takes a special interest in prevention and women's health. She believes her calling is keeping patients healthy- mind, body, and spirit. She loves helping people, and the gift of medicine is a bonus way to put forth that love. Dr. Artis is the eldest of a tight-knit family of eight and is very close with her family. Dr. Artis enjoys cooking and many sports and fitness activities, particularly jogging and tennis. Dr. Artis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Tyler Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Cassandra Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kappel is an Atlanta native who grew up in the Buckhead neighborhood and attended the Westminster Schools. He earned his medical degree from Emory University in 2017 along with a Masters in Public Health focusing on the health impacts of 'social determinants'such as lifestyle, social situation, and stress. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington while also obtaining a special certification to perform medical acupuncture. In 2023, he completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona and specializes in Integrative Medicine and Medical Acupuncture.Dr. Kappel offers comprehensive, holistic primary care combining the best of modern medical treatments, patient-centered care, and integrative approaches such as acupuncture and mind-body medicine. With every patient, he aims to find the right treatment for the right patient at the right moment in their journey, blending the best of conventional and alternative approaches.Dr. Kappel enjoys reading, hiking, and yoga. He travels as often as possible with his wife and helps her take care of their two middle-aged cats. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

William Schultz is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schultz has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Stephen Frohwein is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Frohwein has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dipak Vashi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vashi has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Shabnam Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Hypertension.

Cheryl Buck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Buck has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.